Use and Care Manual

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15. Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
16. Use only recommended accessories and follow
manufacturer’s instructions pertaining to them.
17. Keep hands in sight and clear of all moving
parts and cutting surfaces.
18. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance
from the work area. Make workshop completely
safe by using padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
19. Know the tool you are using — its application,
limitations, and potential hazards.
20. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
21. This product, when used for welding, cutting, or
working with metal, produces fumes, gases, or
dusts which contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause birth defects and, in
some cases, cancer. (California Health and
Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
22. The installer shall follow local regulations and
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
installation requirements.
23. Clamp workpiece or brace against column to
prevent rotation.
24. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with
padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
25. NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
26. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the too., a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended
function – check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
27. Grounding instruction: This tool should be
connected to a grounded metal permanent
wiring system; or to a system having an
equipment-grounding conductor.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious or even fatal
injury.
1.2 General electrical cautions
This drill press should be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances. This work should be done by a qualified electrician. The saw must be grounded to protect the user
from electrical shock.
Wire sizes
Caution: For circuits which are far away from the electrical service box, the wire size must be increased in order
to deliver ample voltage to the motor. To minimize power losses and to prevent motor overheating and burnout,
the use of wire sizes for branch circuits or electrical extension cords according to Table 2 (sect. 6.4) is
recommended.